Book of secrets released on home video as national. Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Nov 19, 2014 but with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to wonder, how much of national treasure is real. Ben meets abigail chase the curator of the archives when he steals the document. Samuels father had lost his familys money in a scheme that promised gold and riches from the new world. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Whereas the first movie was concentrating on the united states for its adventuring landscape, the second films scope opens up, and. These issues have no connection to this new story, but are briefly mentioned a couple of times in connection with a conspiracytheory book riley has written called the templar treasure. He and abigail have broken up, but are reunited during the treasure hunt. National treasure is a 2004 adventure film from walt disney pictures written by jim kouf, ted elliott, terry rossio, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley, produced by jerry bruckheimer, and directed by jon turteltaub. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. National treasures book of secrets on display at the.
In the movie cage ben gates and his buddies magnify the bill to see the time on the clock which reads 2. For several generations, a clan has been searching for a clue to discover where the socalled national treasure is hidden, until they have given up. Tanner and sam on a journey to find issa but many perils must be overcome first. Book of secrets film when a missing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth surfaces, treasure hunter ben gates discovers that his greatgreat grandfather, thomas gates, is implicated as a key conspirator in abraham lincolns death. The term national treasure has been used in japan to denote cultural properties since 1897, although the definition and the criteria have changed since the introduction of the term.
Shes a huge history buff, and really gets into all the clues and mystery aspect of the story. Taking a story with very identifiable locations and very definitive historical facts and adding a touch of creative intrigue can make an audience question what they know to be. Rest of the story is about how ben, his partner riley and abigail decrypts the clues and rescues the national treasure without getting to the hands of ian. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. National treasure 3 in development at disney, writer attached. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise. National treasure history of the knights templar and. Nov 12, 2009 national treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. Everything you need to know about national treasure 3 movie. In the film, ben is able to manipulate the president into separating him from his birthday party at mount vernon washingtons home in virginia and taking him down into a secret network of tunnels only indicated on an older map of the estate. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie.
The written materials in the list adhere to the current definition, and have been designated national treasures according to the law for the protection of cultural properties that came into effect on june 9, 1951. Released in 2004, national treasure was a promising movie with an inviting premise that certainly had the potential to develop into a longrunning, profitable franchise for disney. Book of secrets, trying to right a defamatory rumor in the gates. Changing tides tells the story of samuel thomas gates, and his journey from england to jamestown in 1611. May 05, 2016 nicolas cages latest national treasure sequel takes place on the uss indianapolis you might not know this, but basically everything he makes is a national treasure sequel.
Nov 26, 2014 national treasure history of the knights templar and masons gordon. We have an idea of what national treasure 3s story could be about. Mar 19, 2020 while national treasure has stayed put on netflix for the last few months, its sequel, national treasure. Ben and abigail photograph the wooden plank found hidden in the queens desk and leave it behind. Whats on page 47 in the presidents book of secrets.
Ben determines to steal the declaration of independence in order to protect it from ian. Nicolas cages latest national treasure sequel takes place. In 2008, director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team would take its time on another national treasure sequel. Im an avid book reader, i like mysteries and treasure hunting, and i adored this noval. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Her first novel appeared in 1948 and her most recent book in 2014. In real life the bill does indeed have a clock that reads 2. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray disc release is a 2007 adventure film. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to the treasure. Suddenly, mitch wilkinson ed harris has come forward with one of those missing pages.
The gang which also included justin bartha, diane kruger, and jon voight returned in 2007 with national treasure. The author of nine novels, eight story collections, a memoir, and a play, she had mastered every mode of literary fiction. Jan 17, 2020 while national treasure 3 has been buzzed about for over a decade now the rumor back in 2008 was that the gates family would go in search of atlantis in a proposed third film and that disney. The commonality is two ancient and valuable swords that move through history, their possession affecting their owners in many ways. National treasures book of secrets on display at the library of. Ben gates and his pals return, this time to find the lost city of gold and prove that gates ancestor was not a member of the knights of the golden circle. I read stories from the set in the book mr instability and that was pretty cool.
In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter. Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. But moviegoers are apparently drawn to the plot line. Home walt disney archives archives spotlight national treasure. Thomass greatgreatgrandson ben gates delivers a lecture on the story at a civilian. Jan 17, 2020 the gang which also included justin bartha, diane kruger, and jon voight returned in 2007 with national treasure. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer.
Midnight ride national treasure a gates family mystery 9781423108153. Over 140 years later, ben gates is telling his greatgreatgrandfathers story at a. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. Over 140 years later, ben gates nicolas cage is telling his greatgreat grandfathers story at a civilian heroes conference. Buried at the bottom of a story about bad boys 4, thr reports that chris bremner is writing national treasure 3 for disney and jerry bruckheimer. Like said earlier, the product description on here is wrong. How much random national treasure knowledge do you have. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Before i was totally into the story, invested in the characters, etc now they just seem to be wasting their time on trivial errands while the world goes to pot. Disney book group, cathy hapka, disney storybook art team. Hes been hoping to escape the image of treasure hunting fools that his family has been casting, and wants no part in the family obbsession. Book of secrets 2007 includes a dossier of documents collected by presidents, for presidents eyes only.
A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. Book of secrets ratchets up the crazy by a factor of 10. Aug 31, 2018 the story of why the resolute desk was given by queen victoria to the president of the united states duration. A charmingly warm and hopeful story of love, friendship, and the power of human connection. For this second national treasure adventure, the story expands into a global adventure and introduces new cast members ed harris and. Whats the story treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage to return and once again set out on an exhilarating, actionpacked new global quest to unearth hidden history and treasures. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. The rest of the story leads to a linked list clue methodology that takes them across many patriotic landmarks and of course finding the treasure to end all treasures.
Book of secrets story and ending firmly hinted at not only national treasure 3 happening but also what the movies story would be about at least, what its impetus would be. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2008 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. On the back of the hundred dollar bill is independence hall, where the liberty bell used to be housed. National treasure history of the knights templar and masons. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. Awardwinning japanese author shion miuras novel is a reminder that a. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. While national treasure 3 has been buzzed about for over a decade now the rumor back in 2008 was that the gates family would go in search of atlantis in. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure franchise. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Everything wrong with national treasure book of secrets. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president of the united states. Book of secrets, his family name is threatened by mitch wilkinson, and he finds himself hunting for the legendary seven cities of gold.
Over 140 years later, ben gates nicolas cage is telling his greatgreatgrandfathers story at a civilian heroes conference. A coded map on the back of the declaration of independence points to the location of the national treasure, but gates is not alone in his quest. National treasure history of the knights templar and masons gordon. Feb 21, 2020 when she died last december at the age of ninetyeight, the novelist elizabeth spencer was described as a national treasure. Dec 20, 2007 other than fattening the wallets of nicolas cage, jon voight, helen mirren, and ed harris, the most significant byproduct of the release of national treasure. National treasure 3 in development at disney, writer. This is the first of a set of 6 prequels hopefully they can squeeze a few more in that tells the story of the ancestors of ben gates. Just when it looks like deputy marshal mason raines might finally settle into a life free from violence, he receives an emergency distress call from the new colony. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the library of congress, the worlds largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the u. The author weaves and interesting tale of intrigue and conspiracy from medieval japan to modern times. Book of secrets you are looking for serious, suspenseful and exciting movies about with treasure hunt, archaeologist, treasure, ancient mystery, riddles and clues, adventurer and secret themes of action, adventure and mystery genre shot in usa.
At least thats the story the gates family has always believed. Shortly following the release of national treasure. Bruckheimer and jon turteltaub and directed by turteltaub, the story. Book of secrets is a 2007 discovery 3 mysteryadventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure 2 book of secrets funny part duration. This time ben gates is on a quest to find the lost city of gold in order to prove that his great grandfather wasnt a. However, in order to leave the city of gold when it suddenly begins flooding, one person has to stay behind to hold open the stone door to the drainage tunne. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. The plot of the first national treasure turns in large measure on the subjects of the knights templar and freemasonry. John raleigh gates is a postrider living during the time of the revolutionary war. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey. National treasure is a very readable highly entertaining book. So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10 years ago on nov. On the page is proof that thomas gates was in on the assassination.
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